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South King Fire sells surplus property for $21.5M

Property sold to Portland-based property management company; sale funds will be used for seismic retrofitting of Station 62.

City officials and Amazon Fresh staff help cut the ribbon on opening day of the Amazon Fresh store. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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A Year in Review: Top stories from 2022

What were the most viewed stories this year? Here’s a list of what you read.

Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Local teacher hosts Winter Celebration for Federal Way students

“I do this because if you have been fortunate to be helped by somebody, or several people, in…

Public works crews prepare to de-ice the streets. City of Federal Way photo

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Public Works crews de-icing Federal Way streets amid winter weather blast

The City had four trucks out de-icing roadways on Wednesday night.

Northgate Station in 2021. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit announces further delays to Federal Way Link, other extension projects

Sound Transit is working to redesign a part of the light rail route near South 259th Place due…

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1 woman dies in early morning crash in Federal Way

The area of SW 356th Street and 8th Avenue SW is closed, drivers urged to avoid area.

Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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1 person injured in vehicle crash

Road was closed for several hours as crews clean up vehicle’s fluid spill.

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases

In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…

Uchenna Nwosu reads "Clifford Makes the Team" to kids at the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks linebacker donates reading nook to Federal Way Boys and Girls Club

Seahawks newcomer Uchenna Nwosu visited the club on Dec. 5, surprising the kids with new books and team…

The Federal Way High School football team wears practice jerseys with the word “brotherhood” on the back to honor former teammate Allen Harris. Photo by Olivia Sullivan, the Mirror

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Federal Way schools to pay $5.25M settlement after student athlete’s death

Allen Harris, 16, died during a summer football workout in 2018.

Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. Mirror file photo.

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Federal Way Discount Guns faces lawsuit for illegally selling high-capacity gun magazines

Washington State Attorney General’s Office also alleges the owner and a sales clerk threw away receipts after selling…

Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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PHOTOS: Federal Way’s holiday tree shines in Town Square Park

Dozens of community members gathered to celebrate the tree lighting on Dec. 3.

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3 people arrested for stolen vehicle possession in Federal Way

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force recently recovered eight stolen vehicles in Federal Way.

FWPD is investigating a robbery at KeyBank on SW Campus Drive this morning. Courtesy photo.

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Federal Way

The man, who was crossing the street against the traffic signal, sustained serious injuries, police say.

Photos by Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
Evan Cook, who coordinated the benefit concert, spoke about importance of community safety on Nov. 19 after performing.

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Benefit concert addresses community safety in Federal Way

Several local performers took to the stage on Nov. 19 with raps, spoken word and speeches.

Volunteers helped provide Thanksgiving meals, deemed “Baskets of Love,” to over 50 families on Nov. 19. Phenomenal She hosted the drive-thru pick-up event outside the nonprofit’s headquarters in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Phenomenal She hosts 3rd annual Baskets of Love giveaway

Over 50 families collected Thanksgiving meals at Saturday’s event.

Students stand for a photo with Federal Way High School teacher Larry DuFresne, second from left. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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New outdoor courtyard builds opportunity for FWHS Pre-Apprenticeship Program students

Outdoor space allows students to work in various weather elements, build tiny homes.

Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo

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Federal Way City Council outlaws pushing shopping carts on the sidewalk

The new ordinance makes pushing or possessing a shopping cart in any city right-of-way a Class 3 infraction.

Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin, far right, stands with winners of the Impact and President’s awards on Nov. 12. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way Chamber celebrates 69 years of business

The Chamber hosted its annual gala celebration on Nov. 12.

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Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County pauses intake of lost, stray dogs

The Federal Way Police Department Animal Services Unit is asking people to try other methods to care for…